Moms overwhelmingly are the primary caregivers to children everywhere, and that role comes with extra – and sometimes overwhelming – responsibilities when you have a child with autism, ADHD, a genetic disorder, chronic illness or other special needs. It may not be the life you signed up for, but there’s [...]
Join as in our discussion on funding techniques for a Special Needs Trust with Mark Friese, Vice President, Special Needs Group, Merrill Lynch. Correction: The sponsor of the ABLE Act (an acronym for Achieve a Better Life Experience) was incorrectly identified on this show. It was sponsored by U.S. Rep. Ander [...]
Alright, I’m not sure I can keep this bottled up anymore. I am a human being and I need sleep. Not a couple hours here or there, but a whole night’s sleep! Since my first child was born, four and a half years ago, I think I have had about [...]
Listen to our conversation with V. Scott Solberg, PhD, Associate Dean for Research at Boston University’s School of Education and Professor in the Department of Counseling and Human Development on his research on Individual Learning Plans (ILPs). 35 states have a mandate for ILPS. Will this make a difference [...]
BRUCE SALLAN (author, broadcaster, blogger) is our CELEBRIDAD, and shares his point of view with MARK & BRYAN. And then it’s on to… (Yikes!) SEX! IS there such a thing after kids? Sexologist and Mom Dr. TRINA READ talks candidly about the topic and has some awesome tips.
In this episode, we talk about Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg’s new book, Lean In. The book has been widely seen as a call to action for women, but we discuss the lessons for men and dads. We’re joined by award-winning author, speaker, and TV personality Jim Higley who shares his story [...]
BILL HICKS’ brother STEVE is our “CELIBRIDAD” and talks candidly about growing up with one of the world’s greatest comedians in a strict Southern Baptist home. Our in-studio guest is Early Childhood Expert RENAE PLANT who had Lotus Births with all 3 of her kids. Lotus Births? You’re not gonna [...]
Its the parents of the child who has the responsibility of convincing a judge that a school system’s individual education program for their disabled child is or is not appropriate. But the Senate Bill 691 and House Bill 1286 could change that. The legislation proposes requiring Maryland public school [...]
This week we will be joined by the Great Dad Brad Marmo. Brad is one of the founding authors of the Dads Roundtable online parening magazine, as well as community manager for FCCF. The Fighting Children’s Cancer Foundation provides emotional and financial assistance to children afflicted with cancer and their [...]
There are times when things happen that make your day, week, or can stick with you forever. Earlier this month an event took place that I will always cherish. One day my daughters and I were playing in the basement. My cell phone began to ring. My ringtone is [...]